Shipman, Ciavarella lead the way

9:52 PM,
Nov. 14, 2012

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Ursuline senior Isabel Shipman and Nyack sophomore Nicole Ciavarella lead a talented Section 1 swim team into Friday's preliminary round of the state championships at Ithaca College.

Shipman, the second seed in the 500-yard freestyle, is going into her fourth consecutive state meet.

"The other three years that I went, I didn't take it very seriously," Shipman said. "This year, I really want to be in the top places in both of my individuals and in the relays. The second seed in the 500 is kind of getting me really motivated to swim fast." ...